Meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives – 20th February 2025

It was a great pleasure and honor to meet His Excellency Dr Abdulla Khaleel, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives, at the High Commission of the Republic of Maldives in Colombo.

During our meeting, His Excellency shared valuable insights into various investment opportunities and future development projects in the Maldives. The Sri Lanka Maldives Business Council, in collaboration with the High Commission, organized this interactive session with top business leaders in Sri Lanka. On behalf of the SLMLBC, I was honored to present a token of appreciation to His Excellency.

His Excellency graciously acknowledged the hard work of the SLMLBC and expressed that both he and the government are aware of the efforts made by the Sri lanka Maldives Business Council. He also extended his gratitude to me and my committee.

Furthermore, he mentioned that he considers Sri Lanka his ‘second home’ and shared with everyone present that we have been friends for many years.

We extend our best wishes to His Excellency in all his endeavors. We are confident that he will elevate the bilateral relationship between Sri Lanka and the Maldives to new heights.